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P897 VFA

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 VFA
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 81,114 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,864 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,921 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,358 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,358 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,804 miles

sport exhaust noisy

Fail 6 Aug 2020 76,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

sport exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 76,107 miles

Emissions not tested no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy no silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,535 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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P897 VFA is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P897 VFA registered?

P897 VFA is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P897 VFA safe to buy?

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